Volunteer Facilitator - Men's Cancer Peer Support Group
Macmillan Horizon Centre
We are looking for a new facilitator for our Men’s Support Group. The group meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at The Horizon Centre and provide a zero-pressure, confidential space to talk, share and listen.
The role: Hosting a safe, supportive space for the group monthly, providing a loose structure for conversation, arranging occasional speakers on themes of interest to the group, liaising with the Horizon Centre on booking requirements, supporting new members & enquiries.
The commitment: Average 3 hours monthly, 2 hours for hosting, and 1 hour prep.
Ideal for: Someone who is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for men, and who is confident facilitating conversations and taking on a hosting role.
Skills
The skills you need:
- Good communication and listening skills
- Patient, flexible and reliable
- Ability to respect others’ differences and choices
- Able to recognise when to ask for support
- Able to work independently with guidance and support.
Benefits
What's in it for you:
- Use and develop your communication and facilitation skills
- Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference
- Enjoy a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer
- Receive an induction, relevant training and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines).
Practical Considerations
The group meet on Tuesday evenings once a month.
When do I need to be available?
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Where does this role take place?
- Interests
- Health and Social Care
- Activities
- Administration and Office
- Advice and Information
- General Helping
- Supporting People and Befriending
- Details
- Disabled Access
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
- Expenses
- Health and Safety
- Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Other
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
- Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
- Training


